Feature Article
16 September 2024
The Māori ‘r’ sound plays a critical role in both speech technology and language revitalisation, says electrical engineer researcher Isabella Shields.
Sustainable impact
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13 September 2024
Visit from Cook Islands Prime Minister to University of Auckland discusses future prospects for educational opportunities and Pacific-led research.
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11 September 2024
After shifting from law to architecture, Leith Macfarlane is now designing spaces that strengthen community ties and tackle pressing social issues.
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10 September 2024
The World Green Infrastructure Congress held at the University from 3-5 September saw ideas shared and connections made to go forth and shape a more sustainable future for urban environments.
Arts and culture
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19 September 2024
Linguist and senior lecturer Dr Peter Keegan encourages writing on subjects beyond the traditional scope of Māori-focused content.
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12 September 2024
More than 200 of the world’s top teaching artists gathered at the University of Auckland recently to exchange ideas and showcase their educational practice.
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2 September 2024
The Waipapa Taumata Rau whānau acknowledges the passing of Kiingi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII.
Business and economy
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19 September 2024
A new study offers insight into how social media became a lifeline for mental health-related conversations during the pandemic.
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17 September 2024
Big businesses today wield immense power but lack responsibility; a new book explores how this has come about and how things could change.
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16 September 2024
At what stage should people be given the power to overrule AI in the workplace? New research suggests sooner is better.
Education and society
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19 September 2024
New Zealand's largest contemporary longitudinal study of child development, hosted and led by the University of Auckland, has received government funding until 2028.
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18 September 2024
Opinion: The Transport Minister’s plan to increase speed limits across Auckland looks increasingly out of touch with what residents want, says Tim Welch, which is safer streets, not permission to drive faster.
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17 September 2024
Opinion: According to David Seymour, the Treaty Principles Bill is all about democracy, but the broader politics he pursues runs counter to this, argues Neal Curtis
Environment
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5 September 2024
Dr Ted Shu examined the role of atmospheric rivers in New Zealand as both a crucial water source and a cause of extreme weather.
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5 September 2024
Urban greening needs a nuanced approach, according to Professor Margaret Stanley.
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4 September 2024
Twin sisters and Engineering PhD graduates, Hukerenui and Ohinerau Bonnet, are paving the way for Pacific women in a traditionally male-dominated field.
Health and medicine
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20 September 2024
Jude McCool left school wanting to work with horses. Now she’s a global expert in public health – and a new professor.
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19 September 2024
The journey to become a professor began with the ancestors: Pro Vice-Chancellor Pacific Professor Jemaima Tiatia-Siau delivered A Voyage of Resilience: Navigating Mental Health, Wellbeing, Heritage, and Academia on 13 September.
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19 September 2024
Decade-long study shows value of tests to detect genes causing autism.
Politics and law
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17 September 2024
Big businesses today wield immense power but lack responsibility; a new book explores how this has come about and how things could change.
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13 September 2024
Opinion: A proposed law reform to remove the impetus for directors to consider environmental, social and governance factors, is a backward step, say Lynn Buckley and Peter Underwood.
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5 September 2024
The urgent need for the world to rid itself of nuclear weapons is the subject of University of Auckland PhD graduate Carolina Panico’s thesis.
Science and technology
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19 September 2024
Decade-long study shows value of tests to detect genes causing autism.
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18 September 2024
NASA engineer Vandi Verma shared her remarkable experience operating the Opportunity rover during her visit to the University of Auckland.
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17 September 2024
How mathematical modelling and digital twins are helping researchers understand the impact of vaping on our future lungs
University news
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19 September 2024
List of top scientists in the world includes University of Auckland researchers from a wide range of disciplines.
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13 September 2024
Endeavour fund supports Innovative ideas and leading researchers from Waipapa Taumata Rau, University of Auckland.
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11 September 2024
A new Research and Innovation Office, Te Puna Tiketike, has been formed to prepare for significant change in the public research landscape.
The Challenge
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9 September 2024
A 30-year-old theory explaining why some New Zealand fungi are so colourful has been confirmed.
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7 August 2024
Research reveals how streams and estuaries are the key to slowing the spread of plastics in our oceans.
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22 July 2024
Hundreds of thousands of babies worldwide owe their lives to the modest scientist who gave his name to the Liggins Institute.
